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IS Y&R Having To Make An Emergency Recast For Cynthia Watros' Kelly?
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Now that MTV has picked up the series Finding Carter that is set to star Daytime Emmy winner, Cynthia Watros and current Y&R star, that raises the question if indeed Watros will be staying put in her role of Kelly, or if she will be exiting the CBS soap opera?
Today, according to an item from Soap Opera Digest.com, they reveal that a casting call has gone out for a character who sounds suspiciously like Kelly.
The character description is reported to say it’s for the role of “Molly” who is described as a blonde in the mid-30s to 40 age range and “has been down a difficult path in life, but is beginning to live again.” A Y&R rep declined comment when asked by SOD if Watros was indeed leaving.
So, do you think? Is Watros is leaving Y&R? Do you hope she stays? If the show were to recast the role, who do you think would be a suitable replacement? Weigh-in!
It looks like the current run of Lucas Adams (Noah) and Tamara Braun (Sienna) on The Young and the Restless is coming to an end, after the Monday, August 3 edition of the CBS daytime drama revealed that Noah and Sienna are leaving Genoa City and heading back to Los Angeles.
In the storyline, Noah informed his mother, Sharon (Sharon Case) and half-sister Mariah (Camryn Grimes) that he and Sienna made the decision to move back to the West Coast to put distance between themselves and Matt Clark (Roger Howarth). Although Noah did not say it was a permanent move, he did assure his mom that once Matt is hopefully gone from Genoa City they could return.
However, as previewed already on the video teaser for this week’s episodes of Y&R (see below), it appears Noah left Genoa City’s The Shadow Room to be run by a returning Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian). So with that, coupled with today’s episode, it would appear the move could wind up being more permanent.
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COMINGS AND GOINGS
Adams made his Y&R debut on November 4, 2025 as the successor to Rory Gibson who last played Noah on-screen in April of 2023. Earlier in 2025, Gibson took over the role of Michael Corinthos on Genera Hospital replacing Chad Duell, who stepped away from the part after 15 years.
Braun who played Adam’s mother on Days of Our Lives when she was Ava Vitali and he was Tripp Dalton, first appeared on Y&R back on October 14, 2025, where we soon learned she had become Noah’s lover as the new character, Sienna Bacall. It should be noted, Adams was on contract with the number #1 soap, while Braun has been on recurring status.
With Josh Griffith now exited as head writer of The Young and the Restless, and the newly announced co-head writing team of Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor having taken his place and starting their new tenure this week, it will be interesting to see how the duo resets the show, and if a Noah and Sienna return is in the cards for the future or not.
So, what do you think about the seeming departures of Lucas Adams and Tamara Braun from The Young and the Restless? Weigh-in via the comment section. But first, check out our recent live chat with Tamara and Lucas on the Michael Fairman Channel.
Rosie O’Donnell revealed that she plans to head back to a seat at the table of ABC’s morning talk show The View.
The announcement came during Monday’s episode of The Tangle Podcast where she shared she will participate in “in whatever way they want” her or “just as a guest” for its upcoming 30th season.
The View’s season 30 will kick-off this fall in September. O’Donnell explained, “They’re bringing back all the hosts, I think. And, you know, I’m pretty proud of that show, what it’s become and how it really speaks to the people and to politics.”
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ROSIE ON HER PREVIOUS GO-ROUNDS ON THE VIEW
As fans of The View know, O’Donnell famously had two different one-year stints on the talk show in 2007 and again in 2014- 2015. She often feuded with then co-host Elizabeth Hasselbeck.
However, during her discussion with host, Kyle Ridley on The Tangle Podcast, O’Donnell also noted she often had tense moments with longtime moderator and anchor, Whoopi Goldberg.
O’Donnell also expressed, “Many, many people got the short end of the stick there. It was, you know, it was a factory where people were being churned in and out and their tenuous security, nobody got to be calm. It also was a show at the time that was run by a man. A show created by a woman, for women, about women, and the man was deciding what we should talk about. And that didn’t sit right with me, you know.”
Back in 2023, Brooke Shields had asked Rosie on her podcast, Now What? with Brooke Shields, about how she felt on her two stints at The View and all the controversy that surrounded it. Rosie at that time, stated, “I know this, it’s not the best use of my talent to get in a show where I have to argue and defend basic principles of humanity and kindness. It was not something I’d ever do again.”
You can check out the clip with Rosie and Kyle Ridley discussing her return to The View in some form for its upcoming 30th season below.
Then weigh-in: Would you be excited to see Rosie, even for a one-day or a week guest stint on the upcoming celebratory season of The View, or not so much? Let us know via the comment section.
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General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.
Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).
In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.
Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:
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GH’s Rick Hearst with on-screen daughter, Kristen Vaganos, plus Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kate Mansi.
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GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.
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Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.
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Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.
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GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.
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Who is James’ father? Not Cassius or Spinelli, actually. Actors Gary James Fuller, Ryan Paevey and Bradford Anderson!
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One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.
Check out some more arrival images featuring: Laura Wright (Carly), Cassandra James (Terry), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) and more in the gallery below.
Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.
So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.
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Stephanie Gatschet (ex-Tammy, GL & ex-Madison, AMC) … the perfect recast!
Too toung
She can’t do hot psycho babe, though.
This totally SUCKS! I’m not following her to MTV. Haven’t watched that channel in a good 15 years. Man, and she was just getting cray cray, too.
I hope Cynthia stays. She’s the only one with the power to save this character, other than maybe Gina Tognoni.
Gina Tognoni is phenomenal and would be a GREAT re-cast, if one is necessary. She can bring it ALL…bring the crazy, the empathy, the tenderness, the anger…top notch actress. Excellent suggestion, Daphne.
Question is–how does she get along with JFP? I actually can’t remember if their soap paths have crossed. I know Gina’s time on GL was long after JFP was gone, but she might have been on OLTL while JFP was there.
She’d be a great choice, I agree (and I’d be thrilled to see her wherever).
Gina worked under Farren Phelps on “One Life to Live” in 1999. They never worked together on “Guiding Light.”
Do not recast–make Kelly the one responsible for Delia’s death, not Adam. That way she can just go off to prison and everyone who treated Adam like the red headed bastard step child can feel guilty.
Good scenario
I agree!
oh my i sure hope that this is true make her responsible for DEDE’s death and not ADAM that way you can just write her out if she is the one to go. Adam (MM) needs to be brought back and Jlk can be fired and there has to be someone out there that can pick up on Bells love of this show before it falls out and into the gutter.
If need be, that is a really interesting suggestion, Harry. Hmmmm…maybe it’s headed this way.
And have her bastard child by Billy come back in 10 years as an adult…
That would be the best possible scenario. They can easily tie up her story and be done with the character. Kelly is NOT needed. I hope she does leave and she doesn’t need to be re-cast.
Period.
Exclamation Point!!
Good point. Kelly, and the actress who plays her is a big waste of air time!
As far as I’m concerned Y&R can do without this character.
Send her home packing.
I COULDN’T AGREE MORE!!!
Just get rid of her, she isnt needed and this was a complete waste of Cynthia Watros’ talent.
Have the affair come out and she leave town, buh bye Kelly.
Just pointless to recast a useless character when they arent using the vets.
Again.Totally works for me.She served no purpose on the show for me!!I don’t know what talent she has,but I didn’t see it on YR….
Beth Chamberlin.
period.
Puhlease! her range is electrifying
ex-beth spaulding, Guiding Light
she’d be hot…!!!! for Peter Bergman’ Jack… and including Stitch… even tho I want him for Victoria
Kelly Sullivan(cant help but want her in daytime) and Kelly would be perfect playing Kelly…her name even fits the part…lol
I totally agree either Kelly Sullivan or Bree Williamson(ex-Jessica OLTL)! And funny they both played DID roles!
Kelly Sullivan…. I’d love her back on daytime as well….
course, she could also play a smarter, intelligent, sophisticated, sexier, calculating, Sami Brady
I once said she’d make a good Sami too…but id be happy with her in any role…maybe as Sarah Horton?
OMG…They should hire!! TERRI CONN!! (Ex Katie Paretti from AS THE WORLD TURNS!! she would be perfect!!) or…. Cady McClain (Ex Daisy AMC and Ex Rosanna Cabot from ATWT) Please let them know about those ladies as long term choices!!
Can’t stand this character. Dump her already.
I don’t see the need for Kelly, but obviously if the stories have been scripted and she’s in them and the actress can’t play her— recasting seems sensible. Personally I like to see a fresh face in the role– I am getting rather tired of CBS recycling former soap stars into their shows. There must be talented actresses who need work who haven’t worked in daytime before but would welcome the gig– but most likely another displaced ABC star will find their way onto this show—
Get rid of her!! She’s USELESS!!
Just get rid of her, her character is useless.Victoria and Billy need to put their life together again. She is nothing but trouble. She is the one who hit Delia, so put her in Jail where she belongs.
I like Cynthia but I don’t see the point of this character.
Too bad Carrington Garland is not still acting (ex-Kelly, Santa Barbara) – she’d bee perfect for this roll and she still looks great.
I would watch her on screen
and wonder
“how can any one… be so beautiful”
AND … she could act
Yes! I never understood why they replaced her with Eileen Davidson. Eileen is amazing as Kristen on Days, but the gorgeous Carrington Garland was the best Kelly on Santa Barbara, in my opinion. Her chemistry with Roscoe Born and John Callahan was intense and she also played excellently with her look-alike sister Eden (Marcy Walker).
I was just starting to like this character.
I’d rather they write her out and then back in as an arc story if needed.
YR has had so many casting issues, that it needs some stability.
Have her leave because she finds she’s pregnant with Billy’s child, then come back with the baby. Oh, the trouble that would cause, for Stitch, Victoria AND Billy, because the guys would know about it and Victoria would find out.
Talk about yet another woman having your husband’s child!!
Oh please if they did that that would be the lamest story EVER– Billy and Victoria already faced that issue when Chelsea had Billy’s baby–no need to go down that road AGAIN— I do believe Vicky should find out about the affair, but I sincerely hope from the bottom of my heart they don’t have Kelly pregnant — that would make me want to throw a brick at my television– I like drama but let’s have something original.
the day … fans, learn… when, if ever, Victoria gets pregnant and carries to term… is a definite sneak and peak, for me.
I think this would break Victor “nastiness” and soften him up… and give him and Nikki something to love
I’d weep and watch my heartbeat Victoria’ mother
question… any one?
Has Reed always been on the show? the ‘biological’ son… she had with JT?
I don’t know why… in my mind… she never carried to term… a child…. reason I said as much
course.. it’s LOL… at the reason, perhaps.. she was in a coma… when she had Reed
i dont know… I just would love for the show to steer toward a softer Victor and delve more in to some family kinship and bonding…. cool Victors jets somwehat… he’s just not likeable… no reason to root for the Newmans… at all.
She is not the first actor to work on more than one show at a time. I hope she sticks around and if she leaves, it will be Y&R’s loss. She is an incredible actor and will be hard to replace. I love her in this role.
Cynthia Watros… was electrifying… as Annie Dutton, Guiding Light
salivate… for her talent…. LOL whew… any time… any one, other than the supercouple… comes close…. to snaring… that Man…..
ie: think Annie, Reva, and Josh….
no matter how nutted up she became… you wanted for her….. Josh, the prize… hummm… I think all the audience wouldn’t mind some of that
the other couple that almost made it… Crystal Chappell… Olivia… Wow… fireworks, sizzle, and take my pulse….. Olivia and Josh
alas… as we all know… Reva and Josh reunited for the grand finale
any way… a lil memory lane
Tamara Braun!
Love Cynthia Watros but let’s be real — would anyone miss this character if she just left town?
Since there was a Kelly White listed on both lists of black SVU owners (Victor’s and the Police), have her be Delia’s killer. Although her name is Andrews, White could be her maiden name. This will allow Adam’s return sooner than later. The character of Adam is essential.
She’s a waste of time. Good riddance.
I sure hope so
I could care less about the character of Kelly, however Terri Conn, and Tamara Braun come to my mind for a recast.
WOW…but not really a shock. I just don’t know, I have loved CW since her days being Annie and finding the right actor right now could be difficult. I don’t want YR rush into casting and once again find someone whom is or could be a miscast in the role.
So probably YR needs to step back and wait and maybe in 6-9 months after finding the right one but if YR is determined going forward than I suggest Kelley Menighan Hensley….she was excellent on ATWT. But whomever they cast NO MORE GH or ABC people…sorry but personally have someone that CBSers are familiar with and think of them because there are still many longtime viewers that are or have been dedicated to only CBS. There is plethora of unemployed actors from the CBS stock!!!
Cynthia’s staying with Y&R. You think she is going to give up on a character who is generally disliked? This is why she’s an actress.
She a good actress, but I see no reason to keep this character on the show. So, if she has to leave, I don’t think they should recast!
Hey, here’s an idea…I think that Y&R SHOULD NOT RECAST the role of Kelly. Y&R should just dump the character of Kelly…FOR GOOD!!!!! As far as I’m concerned, the acting talents of Cynthia Watros are being WASTED at Y&R. And, besides, Kelly is no Annie Dutton…LOL!!!!!
They do not need to recast Kelly seriously enough recast they should write her off the show end of story. They can modify the scenario and I agree with my friend who said that kelly is responsible for delia’s death that is how kelly should exit the series.
Nelson Branco is reporting this is actually a recast for Phyllis Newman!
Cyntia Watros certainly can act. If she has a chance to act on something not the soaps great. I don’t watch Y&R, so kill Farren Phelps is so good at killing people off she should just do it ! I could agree with Beth Chamberlain she can act. as for Terri Conn fergetaboutit. She cannot act for beans. JMO
Terri Conn and Beth Chamberlin are both amazing actresses. However…they are 20 years apart in age and should never be considered for the same role. So where is the conflict here?
Okay only 12 or so years apart, but you get my point. They play much different age ranges.
I think the fans have spoken loud and clear. When bad, misguided writing is involved not even a soap star can save it. The character of Kelly is useless, pointless, redundant, and does nothong for the show. Recasting would only further damage the situation.
Johnny…hell yeah, bro!!!!! AGREED!!!!! I think that Cynthia Watros should leave Y&R altogether to concentrate FULL-TIME on her new MTV series. And, Y-E-S…recasting the role of Kelly would only make matters W-O-R-S-E!!!!! End of story.
now with David Tom In, CW looks too old for him.
I had stopped watching and was channel surfing when I happened on an outstanding bit of acting done by Adam’s bloody hand. If they bring him back alive and it’s not MM, I won’t be lured back to the scene of the crime JFP is committing , which is the attempted murder of Y&R.
Well i hope she stays for a while although you can’t help but hate the character but it just shows what a brilliant actress Cynthia is.
Let Kelly go and stay gone. She’s useless!!
I love Cynthia Watros,as an actress…I would have hoped she stayed as Kelly…but I can understand if she has a chance to star in her own series …. Go for it & good luck to her~! 🙂